The International Olympic Committee has lifted restrictions on Belarusian athletes, allowing them to potentially compete under their own flag at the LA28 Olympic Games, a change from the previous sanctions imposed after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, although Russian athletes remain under ongoing restrictions. #Olympics #Athletes #Geopolitics #BY #RU
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Belarusian athletes could compete under own flag for LA28 as IOC lifts recommended restrictions
Belarusian athletes have not been able to compete under their own flag in the Olympics since 2022 Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images
Belarusian athletes could now compete at the LA28 Olympic Games under their own flag after the International Olympic Committee lifted its recommended restrictions on their participation in competitions governed by International Federations and sports event organisers.